Word Encounter with Dr. Abiodun

Men are fighting and struggling in the world today for freedom - politically, socially, and economically. The truth, however, is that only Jesus can give genuine freedom because He is the truth, and freedom comes by the knowledge of the truth alone. This is the thrust of today's Morning Devotion. October 1, 2022.

There are numerous and different types of friends in the world today but getting a good and reliable one is quite tasking. This is because the world is full of fair-weather friends who cannot be trusted. Today's Morning Devotion is an admonition to all - to make Jesus their Friend. September 30, 2022.

There are challenges and situations in life that constitute some form of embarrassment or stigma which could be disheartening. Today's Morning Devotion makes it clear that God is capable of removing every stigma and reproach from the lives of His people. All that is required is exercising faith in Him. September 29, 2022.

History is full of men who in the quest of fulfilling selfish and inordinate ambitions destroyed their lives. Today's Morning Devotion is a warning to all to be led by God and not by selfish and inordinate ambitions in fulfilling destiny. September 28, 2022.

Man, created perfect, beautiful, and without any ailment rebelled against God and lost everything to the devil who began afflicting him with sin, sickness, and death. Today's Morning Devotion draws attention to the deliverance Jesus made available to man, and that His name that has become highly exalted is above every ailment. September 27, 2022.

The youthful years of a man are the most useful and vibrant years of his life, and it is sad that many youths waste those wonderful years by not connecting with God and living for Him. Today's Morning Devotion is a call upon all to honour God in their youth so that it may be well with them in old age. September 26, 2022.

The devil often lay siege upon the lives of men creating stagnancy and frustration and making it very difficult for them to make progress. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun, illustrates what a siege is with the Assyrians' siege over Judah, and Sennacherib, the Assyrian king, threatening Hezekiah, the king of Judah. He concludes that God will always fight for His people and deliver them the way...

Jesus has mandated every believer who truly loves Him and obeys His command to go out and preach the gospel to the world. In today's Morning Devotion, believers are admonished not to be selfish in keeping the gospel - the good news - to themselves only, thereby depriving others of salvation. September 25, 2022.

The first advent of Jesus was predicted by God's spokespersons - His prophets, and at the appointed time, Jesus arrived. Today's Morning Devotion makes it clear that just as the prediction concerning the first advent was fulfilled, so the second advent will be. There is therefore the need to be focused and be prepared for Jesus' second coming. September 24, 2022

This is a world full of challenges and many are easily disturbed and destabilised by these challenges. Today's Morning Devotion encourages every believer in Christ to let the peace that Jesus gives to rule their hearts and be unperturbed by life's challenges. September 23, 2022.

The Christian walk is one with God without compromising with the world but faithfully walking in the will of God. Today's Morning Devotion makes it clear that God's desire for His children is to be renewed and transformed by His Word, and that there is no room for compromise walking with Him. September 22, 2022.

The Christian race is one derived from the heavenly hope in the truth of the gospel and is a race everyone ought to desire to run. Today's Morning Devotion draws attention to the need to depend on God's strength alone for the race and to finish well. September 21, 2022.

God desires the prosperity of His children and is airways willing to prosper them. He, however, does not want them to put their trust in prosperity but in Him, the prosperity-giver. Today's Morning Devotion emphasizes this, and encourages every believer to trust God and depend on Him for prosperity as these are the terms and conditions. September 20, 2022.

God is faithful and trustworthy and will never renege on His promises as He has magnified His Word above His name. This is the truth emphasized in today's Morning Devotion; that no matter how impossible a situation may look, trusting in God is all that is needed for victory to be achieved. September 19, 2022.

The physical or natural eyes are of great importance to man, and whenever there is a problem with them, blindness occurs. Every man therefore cherishes their eyes and take good care of them. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun draws attention to another type of eyes, that is superior to the physical or natural eyes. He emphasizes the need for men to desire spiritual eyes in addition to their phys...

Many desire leadership roles and positions, but not everyone possesses the qualities of good leadership. Jesus, while on earth, demonstrated the need of mentorship in the making of great leaders. He mentored His disciples and they became great leaders in the church. Today's Morning Devotion emphasizes the need for believers to become good followers of Jesus to become great leaders for Him. Septemb...

Jesus came into the world to save mankind from the power of the devil, sin, and death. He left, leaving His followers to continue in the propagation of the gospel. Today's Morning Devotion encourages believers to get more involved in making lives for Jesus rather than making a living for themselves. This is God's mandate for His people. September 16, 2022.

The Bible says a good man leaves an inheritance for his children and grandchildren. This is true and today's Morning Devotion corroborates this truth, and affirms that the greatest and most enduring legacy a man can leave for his offsprings is eternal life in Christ Jesus and not just wealth and riches or material blessings. September 16, 2022.

God has assured His children of guidance and instructions by His Holy Spirit and it is a great privilege for believers to be led by God's spirit. Today's Morning Devotion emphasizes this privilege and admonishes all believers to take good advantage of it. September 15, 2022

The Bible makes it clear that God is righteous and just and does not discriminate. Jesus came into the world confirming this by mingling freely with all categories of people. Today's Morning Devotion is emphatic on the truth that discrimination is ungodly and is to be done away with by men, especially believers. September 14, 2022.

The Bible encourages all to always appreciate and praise God for His goodness and faithfulness. Today's Morning Devotion is an affirmation of this wise admonition as adoring God and offering Him thanksgiving is rewarding especially to believers and should not be neglected. September 13, 2022.

Jesus came into the world not only to destroy the works of the devil and deliver man from the power of sin and death, He also came to teach man godly living. In today's Morning Devotion, Jesus' forgiving nature is highlighted, and every believer is encouraged to become like Jesus in forgiveness. September 12, 2022.

One of the great things that Jesus came into the world to accomplish for mankind is victory over the powers of darkness and over sin. Jesus destroyed the works of the devil and gave man victory and freedom. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun asserts that God is reliable and dependable, and believers can believe Him for the victory that He has made available for them and us constantly assuring th...

David's life is full of lessons for the believer. David possessed strengths that can be emulated and, of course like every human, weaknesses that are to be avoided. In today's Morning Devotion, David's worshipper and warrior strengths are highlighted. Believers are encouraged to emulate him in worshipping God and depending on Him for victory in life's battles. September 11, 2022.

Jesus came into this world for the singular purpose of delivering mankind from the power of sin and death. He died and resurrected and thus permanently delivered man from the grip of the devil. This Morning Devotion emphasizes the truth that Jesus did what no man could do - dying for the sins of others - and He is to be loved and worshipped. Republished for September 4, 2022.